Complainant reported the theft of his John Deere Diesel lawn tractor. Theft occurred sometime between 15:00 hrs and 19:00 hrs. Son was driving lawn tractor back home when tire went flat. Parked in ditch twp. 564 between 233 and 234. Tire removed for repair. Lawn mower stolen out of ditch. Value $5000-$10000. No serial numbers. Contacted Deerland in Fort Sask for S/N - stated no record. Nothng for CPIC. CH

2017-08-25 PROS file 20171140885

Com called to report that overnight sometime unknowns broke into house under construction in Tuscany Hills. Various small items & copper piping were stolen. No serial numbers on items. No surveillance. Com will be faxing a statement to Morinville Detachment which can be added upon receipt.

The top 2 reports are from the Sturgeon Protective Services, but we ask to please keep your vehicles locked, always keep an eye on your neighbours, report ANY supicious activity, thank you

Fan out on behalf of RCMP Detachment: ( If you have any information on any crime or suspicious activity please report this to the nearest RCMP Detachment or Crime Stoppers)

Recently I have been dispatched to two separate calls involving property damage and theft.

The first file occurred on 2017/08/26 in the area of Alberta Pacific Pulp Mill:

Two garages were broken into and a hot water boiler was stolen. The only evidence we have is a broken rear mud flap which appears to be from a GMC SUV (model unknown), some tire tracks, and the back tinted window of said SUV is likely broken out.

The second file occurred on 2017/08/26, at the Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement:

A black Ford F-150, Alberta license plate BTD1980 has been seen going in and out of properties claiming to be looking for someone. This vehicle has been related to a break and enter on the Settlement as well.

28 August 2017

On August 16th, 2017 at about 4:30pm unknown persons forcibly entered a Rogers Communications cell tower in an area southeast of Bon Accord.

Despite causing alarms upon entry, stolen were industrial batteries (PowerSafe SBS190F) with a combined value of approx. $24,000. No suspects have been identified at this time, though it is believed they may be targeting these particular batteries and reselling for use in residential or commercial solar powered energy installations.

Any information which can assist with this investigation can be forwarded to Morinville RCMP. Also encouraged is the reporting of any suspicious persons, vehicles or activity occurring in or around cell tower stations.

On August 23, 2017 and August 25, 2017 suspects entered a local business in the Town of Morinville to commit fraud by purchasing goods using an admin card. On August 23rd, 2017 two male suspects were involved (see attached photograph), and on August 25th, 2017 one male suspect was involved.

Suspects are using admin cards to do fraudulent credit transactions. Cashiers should be on the lookout for persons typing more then 4 digits into the keypad.

The investigation continues, however if anyone has any information in regards the frauds or can identify possible suspects, please contact the Morinville RCMP at 780-939-4520. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or at www.crimestoppers.ab.ca . If the information provided at Crime Stoppers is used to assist in an arrest or recovery of property, you may be eligible for a cash reward.

In the early morning hours of August 27, 2017 suspects entered a rural property near Alcomdale on range road 264 and entered three unlocked vehicles on the property stealing a purse with cash, ID, and credit cards.

The suspect used the credit card in Barrhead later in the morning. Surveillance video was obtained by the Barrhead RCMP of a young male. Investigation is ongoing.

Residents including rural properties are encouraged to lock their vehicles and keep valuables such as purses and wallets not within the vehicle.

Sometime between Aug 23rd and August 27th a white 2016 Jayco Jay Flight travel trailer LP# 5JG200 was stolen from a rural property near twp 542 and Range road 245 Sturgeon County. The hitch lock and wheel lock were both defeated. This is the second travel trailer stolen from the same property.

26 August 2017

REQUESTING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING SUSPECTS FROM BREAK, ENTER, and THEFT FROM STURGEON COUNTY RESIDENCE

On August 25th, 2017 at approximately 9:45 am Morinville RCMP were notified of a break, enter, and theft of a residence in the Pinnacle Ridge Estates subdivision in Sturgeon County. The residence was just in the final stages of construction and close to being occupied by the home owners. Suspects forced entry into the home and once inside stole numerous video, audio, and household items totaling around $100 000.00

The break and enter occurred between 10 pm on August 24th, and time the call was placed into police.

The RCMP K Division Forensic Identification Section attended the scene and is assisting with Morinville RCMP in the investigation.

If you have any information on this crime, please contact the Morinville RCMP at 780-939-4520. If you want to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest you may be eligible for a cash reward.

22 August 2017

On Friday, August 18th 2017 at about 9:30am, a resident at the Green Acres subdivision at 54513 Range Road 251 was alerted by her barking dogs to the presence of a truck driving onto the property. The resident approached the driver, described only as a dark coloured female with a male passenger. The female apologized for driving into the wrong residence before slowly driving away.

As soon as the truck left, the resident discovered one of her dogs missing from the yard. The dog had been wearing a shock collar and would not have otherwise left the property on its own.

The truck is described as a dishevelled mid-2000's white Dodge Ram, with several construction-like items in the truck bed. No license plate was obtained.

The dog goes by the name "Dozzer", and is a 5yr old male Rottweiler/American Bulldog cross, black & tan in colour, about 65lbs with short legs and primarily Rottweiler features. "Dozzer" was last seen wearing a Petsafe brand black shock collar, and a black dog collar & tag with "Dozzer" and a contact number engraved on it.

Morinville RCMP would like to speak to the driver of the white truck, locate the dog, or obtain any further information about this or any other incidents involving similar circumstances.

On August 19th, 2017, Morinville RCMP received a report of a break and enter into a residence on Range Road 251 just North of Secondary Highway 642, in Sturgeon County. The victim returned home to find their back door smashed in to gain entry. The suspects stole jewellery, power tools, electronics and firearms from a locked cabinet. Several out buildings were also broken into on the property.

Police believe the break in happened between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm.

If you have any information about this matter, please contact the Morinville RCMP at 780-939-4520. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact crime stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions). You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest, the recovery of stolen property, and/or the seizure of illicit drugs, you may be eligible for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and the identity of the caller will remain anonymous.

14 August 2017

Good Morning, Just a note on Saturday September 9, 2017 it's Picnic in the Park in Legal, AB from 1-4 pm. Under the Gazebo at the Citadel Park, and in the event of rain it will be held in the Arena. Hope to see everyone there, it's roughly 2 weeks away, plus l will send out a reminder as we get close to the date.Another event in September is "BE SURPRISED" Wednesday September 27, from 7-9 pm at Calahoo Hall, again l will remind you all when we get close to the date. Also another event in October but l will send that later in September.We have our meeting on Tuesday September 12 @ the Provinical Building in Morinville from 7-9 pm, everyone is Welcome to join us, a reminder will be sent to everyone as we get close to the date.Thank you, enjoy the rest of your summer and hope to hear from you all soonBonny Swart-AttwoodSRCWA, President

12 August 2017

On August 6, 2017 at approximately 11:00 a.m. the Athabasca RCMP responded to a vehicle theft from the Athabasca Public Works Yard located in the town of Athabasca. An employee saw a red Dodge county truck leaving the yard. The truck appeared suspicious as it was hauling a trailer and riding mower that was not properly secured. Police were contacted and patrolled the area. Outlying RCMP detachments were also notified but the truck was unable to be located.

The following day, a burnt out truck was located in the Calling Lake area. The recovered vehicle is believed to be the stolen county truck. Due to the extensive fire damage, the RCMP Auto Theft Unit in Edmonton will be assisting to confirm it as the stolen truck.

The lawn mower is described as a green John Deere "zero clearance" riding mower and the trailer is a silver aluminum utility trailer.

Hello Everyone, I would like to thank those who helped and volunteered with the Parades and events this Summer, l know the summer is not finished yet!, but would like to say that we enjoy seeing everyone out having fun and grabbing all the candy, and all the smiles too. Thank you everyone.On a small note, I would like to say to all our members, Non members to Please keep an eye in and around your community, report ANY suspicious activity, as we have had some wild activity with in Sturgeon County area. The RCMP will come out and make there presents, along with our Sturgeon Protective Services as well. We feel that being active in your community and getting to know your neighbours,plus take control of our community, we work hard, we play hard, so lets build hard to keep our community safe. If need some help on how to build safe, send me an email sturgeonrcwa@gmail.com or would like to get together and chat over coffee or we can setup a meet for a large crowd in a hall and discuss more. I am open to any suggestions, ideas, issues, concerns that you all may have, if l cannot give you a answer, l will do my best to find the answers on your concerns, issues.As a New President with SRCWA and being in this role a short period of time, l am learning as well but l love what l do. Working along with our RCMP and Sturgeon Protective Services Sheriff's and Sturgeon County Councillors, we are doing our best. Communication, working together plus making sure we have our information correct with all parties as we are not perfect but be accountable for our mistakes, being patient as well. I am sorry if l sound passionate in how l feel, we REALLY need to work together to make it harder for the criminals to take what is ours. So Please give me your thoughts, idea's, so we can go forward to the next step on building a safer community.

At approximately, 5:00 AM on Tuesday, August 8th 2017, a dark grey Cargo Mate 20-ft utility trailer was stolen from a residence at the Bristol Oaks subdivision at 54315 Rge Rd 251 in Sturgeon County. The trailer had been secured and parked on the road in front of the house, but was not hitched to a vehicle. The trailer contained furniture and personal belongings belonging to one of the residents.

Although surveillance footage was obtained from a neighbouring home, it does not show the suspect(s). However, the involved vehicle appears to be a dark coloured pickup truck of unknown make or model.

Additionally, during this same night at the neighbouring subdivision of Fairway Blvd at 54321 Rge Rd 251, the same suspect(s) are believed to be responsible for entering an unlocked utility trailer and stealing various power tools and ATV helmets.

Morinville RCMP continue to investigate these thefts and are requesting assistance from residents in identifying the individuals responsible. Moreover, residents are reminded to ensure their vehicles are locked at all times, and to report any suspicious activity by calling 911 for emergencies, or Morinville detachment for non-urgent response at 780-939-4520.

8 August 2017

Hello Everyone, Come on out this Saturday August 12th 10am start, in Bon Accord. Cheer us on as we will have our SRCWA Float in the Parade, along with our Directors who will be handing out the candy. I hope to see all of you to enjoy this day with us, see ya then.Bonny SwartSRCWA, President